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Oil Prices Surge as U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes

Oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Monday after the U.S. struck Iran for the first time in over a month, with Iran then retaliating against U.S. bases in Jordan.

  • U.S. strikes Iran for first time in over a month
  • Iran retaliates by targeting U.S. bases in Jordan
  • Oil prices rise 2.47% to $85.46 per barrel

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